Server Rules

Cheating

Cheating is defined as manipulating the game code to gain an unfair advantage over other players. This includes the use of map bugs and exploits. If you are caught cheating on our servers, or if cheats are detected on your computer, you will be banned on sight without warning. The Server Police reserves the right to scan your hard drive for installed cheats when you use our servers. If you do not agree to this then you should not attempt to connect to any of our servers. The Server Police has a zero tolerance policy for cheating and once you are banned you will not be unbanned.


Modifications

Using modifications on the server causes severe performance degradation, sometimes causing it to crash. As a result we have a zero tolerance policy on all modification usage. Please ensure you have no mods running when you attempt to connect to the server. The only Mod permitted on our servers is Crossfire 1.7.



Offensive Player Names

There is no need to use offensive player names other than to be offensive towards others, offensive names will result in your being banned from our servers. Names that are intended to cause disruption are also disallowed. If you use any names that we consider to be inappropriate you will be removed from our servers.


Racism

If you are caught making racist comments on our servers then we will ban you from our servers. We have a zero tolerance policy. Racism is not a joking matter, and we take it very seriously.


Crashing Servers

Deliberate interference in the running of servers, by using bugs to crash them or exploits is a very serious offence and we will not hesitate to ban you from our servers.


Insults

No insults on other players. Insulting is not a joking matter, and we take it very seriously.


IRC, E-mail and Forums

Our rules concerning abuse extend to other forms of communication including IRC, e-mail and the forums. Our Admins put in a lot of effort to keep these servers running smoothly; they should not have to tolerate abuse in any form whatsoever. If you abuse one of our public server admins on IRC, using e-mail or on our forums, you will be banned from our servers.


Flooding

We will not tolerate flooding on our servers, if you have something to say then say it once only. If you are seen doing any form of flooding you will be kicked and possibly banned.


Downloading Whilst Playing

Do not connect to our servers to play a game whilst you are downloading at a rate that will interrupt your connection, it is inconsiderate to the players around you who are unable to hit you properly. Any players showing a high or fluctuating ping similar to that of someone downloading will be removed from the server. Players who have network problems which cause a similar effect should also please consider the other players, although we appreciate that this is not directly your fault, you still choose to ruin the game for the people around you if you connect to our servers.


Idling

Idling for long periods of time is highly inconsiderate and prevents other players from joining hence we will remove anyone we see idling on our servers.


Clan Tags

Unless you are in the actual clan, use your clan tags. You risk being banned from the server if you choose to ignore this rule or if you use clan tags without permission of the clans.


Bans

When you are banned from the server you may take the matter up with one of the head Freelancer admins in IRC or by e-mail. If you choose to use IRC as a means of communication please abide by our IRC guidelines or you may find yourself being banned from the channel. Forum posts and any other means of contact will be ignored and/or deleted if its proven that one of the server rules got broken. If you attempt to evade the ban and we find you on our servers, you will be banned again and possibly banned additionally by IP address. If you still persist to evade the ban then we may take the matter up with your ISP.


IRC/Forum Guidelines

When you need help with a Freelancer related problem, then the IRC channel or the Forum is a good way to get a quick response. Admins are people that are op'd in this channel, and although we try to help everyone as quickly as possible there are times when we are dealing with other problems or simply away - so please be patient.

You may be able to attract the attention of the admins by typing !admin however, please do not abuse the admin beeper or you may be banned from the channel. The admin beeper is for urgent matters such as cheaters or disruptive players on the server.

Please do not spam or use excessive caps, we're not blind and spamming will just get you banned from the channel.

State your problem clearly and politely - swearing at admins will not make them work any faster. Please make sure you read the server rules first as this may explain why you have been banned.

The Server police does not condone any illegal activity and discussion of any illegal activity will result in you being banned from the channel.


Admin Decisions

Once an admin takes action against a player on a server, whether it be a warning, a kick or even a ban, that decision is final and not for the remaining players to question. Players who abuse admins will simply be removed from the server. The admins are there to enforce the rules, whether you like the rules or not.


No PvP in New York

Players are not allowed to attack other players in the New York system under any circumstances. This is to give new players a chance to learn the game in relative safety. If you are caught attacking other players in this area you will be kicked and possibly banned from the server.


No Spawn Killing

You are not allowed to attack players as they undock. Players often have no chance of escape and can be killed repeatedly, which eventually forces them to leave the server. It is considered a flaw in the overall design of Freelancer and anyone engaged in such an activity will be banned on sight.  

Clan systems

Clans will have the right to buy own systems. These clans will have the right to set own rules for their systems. This means if they want to Spawn kill in their system then they are allowed to. The System rules can be found on the Crossfire Forum.


A Final Word

The ability to play on our public servers is a privilege, not a right, and as such can be revoked at any time whether temporary or permanent. We will not let the minority ruin it for the majority.


The Server police reserve the right to remove players from their servers without prior warnings, although where applicable a warning will be given.

These rules are subject to additions and/or amendments at any time and without prior notice. The decisions of the head admins are final on all matters. We reserve the right to deviate from the above rules at any time to resolve an existing or potential problem. Your acceptance of these rules is indicated by your use of the servers.

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